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Aqua Bowl historical marker unveiled at 75th anniversary show
Downtown Minocqua’s Aqua Bowl — the home of the Min-Aqua Bats and the longest running amateur ski show in the world — was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Historical Society with historic marker status.
The sky’s the limit
One of the newest additions to Nicolet College’s White Pine building is a mock airplane cockpit, complete with accurate controls and instrument panels. While its flights may not be real, the lessons learned abord this simulator are.
Living a dream
All actors have their dream role — but few get the opportunity to perform them by age 21, in the picturesque countryside of southern France.
A pest with a purpose
Just about any fun summer activity — a lazy afternoon on the water, an adventurous hike, a satisfying day fishing, brews and bites outdoors with friends — are an open invitation for nature’s party crasher: the mosquito.
Garden Fest continues to grow
Few things in the Lakeland area bring more joy to those who need it most than the Seasons of Life Hospice Garden in Woodruff. “They have eight rooms there and they’re all filled right now. The rooms that face the garden are always taken first, they’re never vacant because people like to look out at the flowers,” said Kathy Kavemeier, president of the Lakeland Gardeners.
Almost 200 sex offenders reside in Oneida, Vilas counties
Wisconsin has the fifth highest rate of sexual offenders per capita in the nation, according to data compiled by SafeHome.org. While Oneida and Vilas counties fall below the state average of 459 per 100,000, they remain above the national average of 241 per 100,000.
Research suggests heart-related deaths have risen 17 percent since Covid
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death globally — and that rate appears to continue growing in the United States. Research emerging from Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham hospital shows heart-related deaths have risen 17 percent in the years following the covid pandemic.
You’ve heard of Lyme disease, but ... What is Powassan virus?
Wisconsin residents are familiar with Lyme disease, but many are hearing about Powassan virus for the first time following reports that a Bayfield County man died after contracting the virus last month.
Snowhawks, Pukall Lumber Studs entertain a packed crowd with a fun game
The Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks defeated the Pukall Lumber Studs in a 21-1 contest Monday night at Snowshoe park. Despite the runaway score, the game was filled with big hits and exciting moments.
